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Young Adult - Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to provide comprehensive mental health support for individuals aged 18-25 who are navigating emotional distress, behavioral challenges, or mental health concerns. This program integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coping skills to help participants build resilience, manage emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships.
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Program Structure
Frequency: Sessions are held Monday through Thursday. Clients will attend three to four times per week for 3-hour group sessions. Frequency is based on each client’s individual needs.
Duration: Typically lasts 8-12 weeks depending on the individualized treatment plan and progress.
Format: Includes a combination of group therapy, individual therapy, and family support services as appropriate.
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Core Components
Our IOP emphasizes skill-building in four primary DBT modules:
Mindfulness: Participants learn to stay present, increase self-awareness, and reduce emotional reactivity.
Distress Tolerance: Focuses on building skills to manage crisis situations without making impulsive decisions that could worsen the situation.
Emotion Regulation: Teaches techniques to identify, understand, and manage intense emotions effectively.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Participants develop communication strategies to maintain healthy relationships, set boundaries, and advocate for their needs.
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Program Goals
1- Develop effective coping strategies for managing stress.
2- Improve communication and interpersonal skills.
3- Build confidence in navigating daily life challenges.
4- Foster long-term emotional Wellness and resilience.
Our program is designed to create a safe and supportive environment where young adults can gain skills to thrive, develop meaningful connections, and build a stronger foundation for their mental health journey.
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Additional Services
Psychoeducation: Helps participants better understand mental health conditions and how DBT skills can support lasting change.
Skill Application Practice: Opportunities for real-life skill implementation, ensuring participants feel confident utilizing DBT strategies outside the therapeutic setting.
Collaborative Treatment Planning: Each participant receives personalized goals and strategies to address their unique concerns.
Group Descriptions
Executive Functioning
Interpersonal Processing
Emotion Management
Mondays
DBT
Social Skills
Creative Expression
Tuesdays
Empowerment
Life Skills
CBT
Wednesdays
Creative Coping
Resilience
Healthy Relationships
Thursdays
Core Process & Support Groups
Check-in and Processing Group – A space for clients to share struggles, successes, and receive peer support.
Self-Compassion & Self-Worth Group – Helping young adults navigate self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism.
Identity & Life Transitions Group – Exploring issues related to independence, career choices, relationships, and personal growth.
Skills-Based Groups
CBT & DBT Skills Group – Teaching distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and cognitive restructuring.
Executive Functioning & ADHD Skills – Focused on time management, organization, motivation, and managing neurodivergence.
Healthy Coping Strategies – Practicing mindfulness, grounding techniques, creative outlets, and body-based strategies.
Trauma & Emotional Processing Groups
Trauma-Informed Resilience Group – Addressing how trauma impacts the brain and body, while developing coping skills.
Anxiety & Depression Management – Focusing on symptom reduction, thought patterns, and behavioral activation.
Grief & Loss Group – Navigating different types of loss (death, relationships, identity, etc.).
Relationships & Communication Groups
Healthy Relationships & Boundaries – Teaching assertive communication, recognizing toxic dynamics, and boundary-setting.
Family Dynamics & Reparenting Group – Processing family-of-origin wounds and learning self-nurturing techniques.
Dating, Love, & Attachment Group – Exploring attachment styles, emotional safety, and self-worth in relationships.
Specialized & Expressive Groups
Creative Expression Groups – Using creative interventions like sandtray therapy, art, or music for self-exploration.
Mind-Body Connection & Somatic Healing – Incorporating movement, breathwork, and trauma-informed yoga.
Addiction & Harm Reduction Group – Supporting those navigating substance use, gaming, or social media addiction.
Practical Life & Empowerment Groups
Adulting 101: Life Skills Group – Covering financial literacy, job skills, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
Values & Purpose Exploration – Helping clients define their goals, meaning, and direction in life.
